“There is no such thing as immaterial matter. All spirit is matter, but is more fine or pure, and can only be discerned by purer eyes. We cannot see it, but when our bodies are purified, we shall see that it is all matter.”

— Joseph Smith, Jr. , book Doctrine and Covenants

Doctrine and Covenants, 131:7-8 (17 May 1843)
1840s

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